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The Rest Is HistoryBritain in the 70sApr 26, 2026

664. Britain in the 70s: Scandal in Downing Street (Part 3)

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Edmund Dell

Edmund Dell wrote a brilliant book about the economic situation in Britain, discussing the implications of foreign investments in sterling.

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Dennis Healy

Dennis Healy wrote a book called My Secret Planet, which is about how clever he was and lists his favorite poets and authors.

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With Britain heading towards financial meltdown and paranoia in the air, could its exhausted Prime Minister, Harold Wilson survive? Why were bombs going off in London every few days in the winter of 1975? And, with inflation reaching unprecedented heights, would the government finally act? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss one of the greatest crisis points in modern British history. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: [email protected] _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill
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